All Sustainability articles – Page 219
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ArticleFareShare opens new warehouse in Kent
Food redistribution charity relocates Kent Regional Centre, allowing it to provide almost half a million more meals a year
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ArticleThe urban farm with a global growth plan
Reckoned to be Europe's largest, most advanced vertical farming site, Italy's Planet Farms could soon appear elsewhere
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ArticleASF to roll out nectarine programme in Spain
Four Spanish companies have signed an agreement to produce the varieties conventionally and organically
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ArticleBayWa reveals green bond success
Agricultural group says proceeds will be used to finance new and existing wind and solar power plants around the world.
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ArticleNew produce label is a force for good
Making a difference is more rewarding than making a profit, according to the founders of social impact label Thx!
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ArticleUS$100m funding boosts Infarm model
German start-up prepares to expand in the US and Europe as interest in vertical and urban farming continues to grow
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ArticleCountdown begins to World Avocado Congress
CorpoHass's Jorge Restrepo tells Fruitnet why this is Colombia’s time to shine
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ArticleBlueberry surge for Berry People
The company’s conventional and organic programmes have grown exponentially this year
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ArticleBat-like drones 'could replace insecticides'
Tests are underway in the Netherlands to see how effective drone technology can be in eliminating flying insects
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Article£4.7m grant to boost recycling infrastructure
New government funds come as Sainsbury's unveils "reverse vending" scheme to recycle plastic bottles
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ArticleLEAF hails ‘rising public interest’ at Open Farm Sunday
Visitor numbers estimated at 230,000, with more recorded from urban areas and an increase in farm first-timers
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ArticleCo-op backs NFU flower pledge
Retailer commits to fair treatment of ornamental suppliers, more price certainty and backing for British
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ArticleSainsbury’s to scrap plastic bags for loose produce
Retailer follows Morrisons in doing away with single-use plastic bags for loose fruit and veg, setting out a host of other plastic-reduction measures
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ArticleAHDB backs plum demo centre
New centre promotes best practice in tree fruit production, showcasing research on key challenges such as soil management and SWD control
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ArticleReport urges ambition to deliver 'green Brexit'
Soil Association recommends radical changes to policy, stressing that UK lags behind some European neighbours in environmental protections
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ArticleRSA topfruit sector cuts greenhouse gas emissions
Industry has been working to reduce the environmental cost of fruit production
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ArticleTesco wins fresh produce gong at FPC Fresh Awards
“Re-energised” retailer lands Fresh Produce Business of the Year at London ceremony
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ArticleNew traffic light and MOT system to boost soil health
Two-part monitoring system developed by AHDB helps growers understand condition of soils and identify areas for improvement
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ArticleA sustainable sticking point
New Zealand grower-packer-exporter, Bostock New Zealand commits to using compostable stickers on its organic apples
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ArticleAgroFresh collaborates with Zest Labs
The two post-harvest companies are working together to improve freshness and reduce waste throughout the supply chain